Clinical immunology Center of Excellence leaders named
Annet Kirabo, PhD, associate professor of Medicine, has been appointed director of the Federation of Clinical Immunology Societies Center of Excellence (FCE) at Vanderbilt University Medical…
Clue to salt-sensitive blood pressure found
Despite the well-established link between high salt intake and cardiovascular disease and stroke, the mechanism of SSBP is poorly understood, and it remains an untreatable cardiovascular risk with…
Kirabo selected as 2024 Chancellor Faculty Fellow
Dr. Kirabo is among 13 highly accomplished and recently tenured Vanderbilt University faculty who have been selected for the 2024 cohort of Chancellor Faculty Fellows.
Study to explore link between salt taste sensitivity and salt intake, hypertension and genetic variations in individuals of African descent
A new study will explore the link between salt taste sensitivity and salt intake, blood pressure, hypertension, and genetic variations in individuals of African descent.
VUMC Research May Have You Thinking Twice Before Adding Salt to Your Meal
Dr. Annet Kirabo and her Vanderbilt-led research team found salt increases inflammation in some people’s immune cells.